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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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Jets' Aaron Rodgers preaches patience regarding Packers' Jordan Love

Rodgers spoke during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" about Love's improved play over the second half of the ongoing campaign.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers rips controversial Zach Wilson report

Injured New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" about a Monday report that claimed signal-caller Zach Wilson "is reluctant to step back into the starting role" for this Sunday's home game against the 7-5 Houston Texans. 

Giants HC Brian Daboll explains Tommy DeVito, Tyrod Taylor decision

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll spoke with reporters Tuesday and shared why he's starting undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito over backup Tyrod Taylor when the 4-8 Giants host the 6-6 Green Bay Packers this coming Monday night.

Steelers' Diontae Johnson makes shocking claim about Cardinals loss

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson suggested on Tuesday that the club looked past the lowly Arizona Cardinals ahead of Sunday's game at Acrisure Stadium that Arizona won 24-10 to improve to 3-10 on the season.

Former Jets QB expands on Zach Wilson report

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason did some homework and "asked around" after it was reported Monday that New York signal-caller Zach Wilson is "reluctant" to start again for the club this season. 

Insider shares if Titans' Mike Vrabel could replace Patriots' Bill Belichick

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is routinely mentioned as a possible offseason replacement for Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots, but it seems Vrabel will stay put until further notice.  

Beat writer reveals why Yankees won't sign Shohei Ohtani

It appears the New York Yankees won't be signing free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in free agency because the two-time American League Most Valuable Player isn't interested in featuring for the Bronx Bombers. 

Jets players defend Zach Wilson amid playing rumors

New York Jets players defended quarterback Zach Wilson after it was reported Monday that Wilson is "reluctant" to play again this season.

Greg Olsen talks interest in Panthers HC job

Retired tight end and current Fox lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen featured for the Carolina Panthers from 2011 through the 2019 season and confirmed during

Giants legend rips Jets for Aaron Rodgers 'shortcut'

Tiki Barber ripped the Jets for going all-in on Aaron Rodgers.

49ers' Brock Purdy remaining humble amid MVP-caliber season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is remaining humble even as he's emerged as a legitimate candidate to earn Most Valuable Player votes coming off Sunday's 42-19 thrashing of the Philadelphia Eagles that improved the 49ers to 9-3.

Jets HC Robert Saleh addresses alarming Zach Wilson report

Jets head coach Robert Saleh spoke with media members on Monday afternoon and addressed a report from earlier Monday that claimed quarterback Zach Wilson "is reluctant to step back into the starting role" after Saleh benched Wilson during the Week 11 loss to the Bills. 

Buccaneers HC shares worrisome update on Pro Bowl WR

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles explained on Monday why Chris Godwin logged zero receptions during Sunday's victory.

Giants icon blasts Jets' Zach Wilson after glaring report

New York Giants icon and CBS Sports NFL analyst Tiki Barber blasted New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson after it was reported that Wilson "is reluctant to step back into the starting role" following his benching that occurred during the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 19. 

Former MVP reacts to Giants possibly benching Tommy DeVito

Former New York Jets quarterback and one-time NFL Most Valuable Player Boomer Esiason believes New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll should not consider benching undrafted rookie signal-caller Tommy DeVito in favor of fellow backup Tyrod Taylor coming off the club's bye.

Concerning report emerges about Jets' Zach Wilson

Wilson reportedly had a surprising reaction to potentially being handed the reins of the Jets offense once again.

Dolphins' Wes Welker shares high praise for WR Tyreek Hill

Former NFL wide receiver and current Miami Dolphins wide receivers coach Wes Welker generated headlines when he said last week that wideout Tyreek Hill is a better overall receiver than Hall of Famer Randy Moss. 

Anonymous offensive coach comments on Panthers firing Frank Reich

An unnamed NFL offensive coach "with a long history in the league" opened up about Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper firing head coach Frank Reich after Reich spent less than a season working with rookie quarterback Bryce Young. 

Unnamed Jets player makes big request for QB Aaron Rodgers

At least one unnamed member of the New York Jets believes that injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers should focus on the long-term future after Gang Green fell to 4-8 with Sunday's 13-8 home loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Report reveals if Commanders will fire HC Ron Rivera before season ends

The Commanders have gone 26-36-1 under Rivera since the start of the 2020 season.

49ers' Brock Purdy reflects on injury after win at Eagles

Purdy reflected on the elbow injury he suffered during this past January's NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia after guiding the 49ers to a Week 13 win in Philly.

Former Jets QB shares huge Aaron Rodgers prediction

One former New York Jets quarterback thinks the idea of Aaron Rodgers returning before the end of the season is basically a combination of smoke, mirrors and delusion.

Jets star WR gets brutally honest amid team's losing skid

New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson once again declined to hide his frustrations.

Patriots star offers passionate defense of Bill Belichick amid rumors, criticism

Reports claim team owner Robert Kraft will look to part ways with Belichick in January.

Panthers TE Hayden Hurst defends rookie QB Bryce Young

It's been a brutal year for the Panthers and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, but the young QB's tight end has his back.